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On the first weekend of Olaesta, the harbor market of [[Isle of Ornath|Ornath]], closed for much of the year, throws open its gates for a highly anticipated annual event.  Farmers, poulterers, shepherds, and artisans from across the island descend upon the bustling square, eager to hawk their wares, test their skills, and stake their claim in the island's most prestigious culinary and craft competitions.  For one weekend, the market is a whirlwind of voices calling out their goods, the scent of grilled fish and sweet preserves thick in the air, and the clatter of craftsmen setting up displays of finely woven textiles, carved driftwood trinkets, and freshly fired pottery.

Letters have begun appearing in various towns inviting citizens to take part in the contests of Bericsaba Market.  The author appears to be [[Fevronia]] a sister of the [[Order of Lumnasi Viragos]] and a member of the Bericsaba Market planning committee.

<section begin=rundate />'''The 2025 Bericsaba Market runs Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 9pm - Midnight, Sunday, April 6th, 2025 and takes place in [[Sleeping Drake Harbor]] on the Isle of Ornath.  It is hosted by the [[Order_of_Lumnasi_Viragos|Order of Lumnasi Viragos]].'''

For announcements and saved posts, see the '''[[Bericsaba Market/saved posts 2025|2025 saved posts]]'''.<section end=rundate />

==Information==
'''<big>Schedule</big>''' 
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| '''Tour''' of Sleeping Drake Harbor || 4/4/2025 || 7:00 (19:00) PM EDT || [Sleeping Drake Harbor, Docks] (7142101) || Enjoy a tour of the Sleeping Drake Harbor from a local of the Ornath Tourism Council.  Look for [[Efenorille]]. 
|-
|'''Opening''' Ceremonies
|4/4/2025
|9:00 (21:00) PM EDT
|[Sleeping Drake Harbor, Garden] (7142104)
|Opening Ceremonies for the Bericsaba Market.
|-
|'''Voting Booths''' Open for the following contests:
Forged in Fire: A Glassblower’s Challenge

The Perfect Slice: A Battle of Crust and Filling

The Briny Bite: A Feast from the Deep

Whisked Away: A Pastry Perfection Contest

Essence of Victory: A Fragrant Showdown

The Rise and Fall: A Leavening Agent

The Daily Scoop: Dipping into Fun
|4/4/2025
|9:00 (21:00) PM EDT
|Throughout Bericsaba Market
|The contests below will be arranged in voting tents throughout the market.  For the food contests, a single plate with 2-bite samples of each entry will be placed on a table.  For the perfume contest, a single dose of perfume will be placed for each entry.  For the glassblowing contest, a representation of each piece will be on display.  
|-
|'''Tour''' of Sleeping Drake Harbor
|4/5/2025
|9:00 AM EDT
|[Sleeping Drake Harbor, Docks] (7142101)
|Enjoy a tour of the Sleeping Drake Harbor from a local of the Ornath Tourism Council.  Look for [[Efenorille]].
|-
|'''Contest'''The Illistimi Culinary Arts Academy Presents: Our Special-tea
|4/5/2025
|10:00 AM EDT
|[Bericsaba Market, Courtyard] (7142512)
|Everyone who attends will be given a BLIND FLIGHT to sample all entries.  Voting will take place after a brief discussion of each entry.
Results will be shared during the Closing Ceremonies on 4/6/2025 at 3 (15:00) PM EDT.
|-
|'''Contest'''<br>Frozen Assets: A Chilling Competition
|4/5/2025
|12:00 PM EDT
|[Bericsaba Market, Courtyard] (7142512)
|Everyone who attends will aid the judges in voting as participants present their offerings.  Samples will be shared with everyone present and each participant is is expected to prepare a brief presentation on their offering.  Offerings will be judged on Originality, Taste, and use of Theme.
Results will be shared during the Closing Ceremonies on 4/6/2025 at 3 (15:00) PM EDT.
|-
|'''Contest'''<br>The Spirited Affair:  A Battle of Distilled Delights
|4/5/2025
|2:00 (14:00) PM EDT
|[Bericsaba Market, Courtyard] (7142512)
|Everyone who attends will be given a BLIND FLIGHT to sample all entries.  Voting will take place after a brief discussion of each entry.
Results will be shared during the Closing Ceremonies on 4/6/2025 at 3 (15:00) PM EDT.
|-
|'''Contest'''It's Bee-Lightful: Sweet Like Honey
|4/5/2025
|4:00 (16:00) PM EDT
|[Bericsaba Market, Courtyard] (7142512)
|Everyone who attends will aid the judges in voting as participants present their offerings.  Samples will be shared with everyone present and each participant is is expected to prepare a brief presentation on their offering.  Offerings will be judged on Originality, Taste, and use of Theme.
Results will be shared during the Closing Ceremonies on 4/6/2025 at 3 (15:00) PM EDT.
|-
|'''Contest'''<br>The Decadent Sip: Making Pour Decisions
|4/5/2025
|10:00 (22:00) PM EDT
|[Bericsaba Market, Courtyard] (7142512)
|Everyone who attends will be given a BLIND FLIGHT to sample all entries.  Voting will take place after a brief discussion of each entry.
Results will be shared during the Closing Ceremonies on 4/6/2025 at 3 (15:00) PM EDT.
|-
|'''Contest'''<br>The Pitched Pickle: A Battle for the Ages
|4/6/2025
|12:00 PM EDT
|[Bericsaba Market, Courtyard] (7142512)
|Everyone who attends will aid the judges in voting as participants present their offerings.  Samples will be shared with everyone present and each participant is is expected to prepare a brief presentation on their offering.  Offerings will be judged on Originality, Taste, and use of Theme.
Results will be shared during the Closing Ceremonies on 4/6/2025 at 3 (15:00) PM EDT.
|-
|'''Voting Booths''' Close for the following contests:
Forged in Fire: A Glassblower’s Challenge

The Perfect Slice: A Battle of Crust and Filling

The Briny Bite: A Feast from the Deep

Whisked Away: A Pastry Perfection Contest

Essence of Victory: A Fragrant Showdown

The Rise and Fall: A Leavening Agent

The Daily Scoop: Dipping into Fun
|4/6/2025
|12:00:00 PM EDT
|Throughout Bericsaba Market
|Contest Booths close.  Results will be shared during the Closing Ceremonies on 4/6/2025 at 3 (15:00) PM EDT.
|-
|'''Contest'''<br>The Crowning Foam: Brewed to Perfection
|4/6/2025
|1:00 (13:00) PM EDT
|[Bericsaba Market, Courtyard] (7142512)
|Everyone who attends will be given a BLIND FLIGHT to sample all entries.  Voting will take place after a brief discussion of each entry.
Results will be shared during the Closing Ceremonies on 4/6/2025 at 3 (15:00) PM EDT.
|- 
| '''Closing''' Ceremonies || 4/6/2025 || 3pm EDT ||[Bericsaba Market, Courtyard] (7142520) || As the festival winds down, come see the winners of this year's contests. 
|- 
| '''Tour''' of Sleeping Drake Harbor || 4/6/2025 || TBA || [Sleeping Drake Harbor, Docks] (7142101) || Enjoy a tour of the Sleeping Drake Harbor from a local of the Ornath Tourism Council.   Look for [[Efenorille]]. 
|- 
|}<section end=primeschedule />

'''<big>Raffles</big>'''
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== Story ==
Beginning Charlatos the 4th, town administrators and representatives started to announce invitations from Ornath to take part in the Bericsaba Market contests.  These were shared with adventurers.
* 03.04.2025 - [[/2025 Solhaven Invitation|Solhaven Merchantile Guild Invitation]]
* 03.04.2025 - [[/2025 Cysaegir Invitation|Cysaegir Merchantile Guild Invitation]]
* 03.05.2025 - [[/2025 Kraken's Fall Invitation|Kraken's Fall Invitation]]
* 03.05.2025 - [[/Teras Isle Invitation|Teras Isle Invitation]]
* 03.06.2025 - [[/2025 Ta'Vaalor Invitation|Ta'Vaalor's Invitation]]
* 03.06.2025 - [[/2025 Wehnimer's Landing|Wehnimer's Landing Invitation]]
* 03.07.2025 - [[/2025 Zul Logoth|Zul Logoth Invitation]]
* 03.07.2025 - [[Bericsaba Market/2025/2025 Icemule Trace and Glaeve Invitation|Icemule Trace and Glaeve Invitation]]
* 03.08.2025 - [[Bericsaba Market/2025/2025Mist Harbor Invitation|Mist Harbor Invitation]]
* 03.08.2025 - [[Bericsaba Market/2025/2025 Global Invitation 1|Global Invitation 1]]
* 03.08.2025 - [[Bericsaba Market/2025/2025 Global Invitation 2|Global Invitation 2]]
* 03.09.2025 - [[Bericsaba_Market/2025/2025_Ta'Illistim_Invitation|Ta'Illistim's Invitation]]
* 03.09.2025 - [[Bericsaba_Market/2025/2025_River's Rest Invitation|River's Rest Invitation]]

'''<big>How to take part in the contests</big>'''

Please fill out one of the below forms by March 21st, 2025 at midnight EDT.  Here are the rules to the contest:

* Each account may enter one global contest and one citizenship contest only.
* Global Contests have no citizenship requirements.
* Town Contests require you to be a citizen for 90 days by submission date.

Please fill out one of the below forms to take part in the contest:

* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAILSteXKn5mQUqdf8NIygylcshsgobHdb_sD0Qs4iNTiXlQ/viewform Citizenship-based Culinary Contests]
* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEdgHNXhCagFTEeEZwQjTlFsP6-MQZLdt8Yfn0OnN8I100rg/viewform Global Crafters Contest]

Once the entries are received, they will be shared with staff for a blind voting.  The five top winners in each contest will have their items submitted to the Bericsaba Market to compete against Ornathian items.

The following contests will be live:

* The Pitched Pickle: A Battle for the Ages
* The Illistimi Culinary Arts Academy Presents: Our Special-tea
* The Spirited Affair: A Battle of Distilled Delights
* Frozen Assets: A Chilling Competition
* The Daily Scoop: Dipping into Fun
* The Crowning Foam: Brewed to Perfection
* The Decadent Sip: Making Pour Decisions

The following contests will be handled via Voting Booths:

* The Rise And Fall: A Leavening Agent

* Essence of Victory: A Fragrant Showdown

* Whisked Away: A Pastry Perfection Contest
* It's Bee-Lightful: Sweet Like Honey
* The Briny Bite: A Feast from the Deep
* The Perfect Slice: A Battle of Crust and Filling
* Forged in Fire: A Glassblower’s Challenge

==Shops==

[[Category:Bericsaba Market]]